Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in a discussion titled "A Political Imperative: Nature Conservation for Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development," held as part of the Leaders' Summit on Biodiversity in Yerevan. In his remarks, the Prime Minister noted: "It is symbolic that we are hosting the COP17 biodiversity conference at a time when, following a conflict spanning more than 30 years, we are finally entering the era of peace. Throughout this entire...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a meeting with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany. The interlocutors touched upon the Leaders' Summit on Biodiversity currently taking place in Yerevan and expressed confidence that the discussions will be engaging and productive. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of cooperation with UNESCO regarding the preservation and protection of cultural and historical heritage. The parties agreed to continue active dialogue and...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a meeting with Teresa Ribera, Vice-President of the European Commission. The latter highly commended the Leaders' Summit on Biodiversity held in Yerevan and underscored the importance of the topics and issues discussed within its framework. The interlocutors discussed issues related to the further development of cooperation between Armenia and the European Union. Specifically, they addressed the progress of work toward visa liberalization, as...
A meeting took place between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, and the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of the Leaders' Summit on Biodiversity held in Yerevan. The Prime Minister thanked the President of Iran for accepting the invitation and participating in the summit. Nikol Pashinyan highlighted the intensive nature of high-level bilateral meetings, adding that this reflects the desire and commitment of...
The opening ceremony of the Leaders' Summit, held as part of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), took place at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex in Yerevan. The event began with a welcoming ceremony for the heads of states, governments, and international organizations participating in the summit. Specifically, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan welcomed UN Secretary-General...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, Ignazio Cassis. The Prime Minister emphasized the consistent development of Armenia-Switzerland relations, highlighting the importance of organizing high-level reciprocal visits. Nikol Pashinyan touched upon developments in the region, adding that for the Government of the Republic of Armenia, the signing and ratification of the peace...